Occupation Profile – Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic – (ANZSCO 411112) – Skilled / Employer-Sponsored Migration

Occupation TitleINTENSIVE CARE AMBULANCE PARAMEDIC (AUS) / AMBULANCE PARAMEDIC (NZ)
ANZSCO Code411112
Occupations in this Group411111 Ambulance Officer
411112 Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedic (Aus) / Ambulance Paramedic (NZ)
DescriptionProvides intensive pre-hospital health care to injured, sick, infirm and aged persons and emergency transport to medical facilities. Registration or licensing is required.
Skill Level2
SpecialisationNone
Occupation ListShort-term Skilled Occupation List (STSOL)
Combined list of eligible skilled occupations for subclasses 457 and 186
Tasks-attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance
-assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients’ conditions
-performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol
-resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment
-transporting accident victims to medical facilities
-transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation
-instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid
-attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur
-ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order
-preparing written reports on the state of patients’ injuries and treatment provided
Skills Assessment AuthorityVETASSESS
Related Occupations411111 Ambulance Officer
State Sponsorship OptionsSkilled Nominated visa (subclass 190) Sponsorship
Skilled Regional (Provisional) visa (subclass 489) Sponsorship
English RequirementsCompetent English (e.g. IELTS: at least 6 in each skill)